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Chief Engineer

This position's responsibilities are carried out with minimal direction and require independent judgment in managing campus mechanical operations and maintenance programs, including HVAC systems, Energy Management Systems, Central Boiler and Chiller Plant operations, building automation controls, and related mechanical infrastructure. The incumbent supervises Central Plant, plumbing, and mechanical operations personnel; administers service contracts, operational resources, and preventative maintenance programs; and oversees mechanical system maintenance, repair, renovation, and construction activities.

The incumbent implements operational procedures, coordinates departmental activities, and ensures compliance with applicable regulations, campus policies, and collective bargaining agreements.

Duties include but are not limited to: implementing and administering departmental policies, interpreting and applying CSU regulations, campus policies, collective bargaining agreements, building codes, and environmental and safety compliance requirements applicable to mechanical operations; establishing operational priorities and coordinating departmental activities to support divisional objectives and campus operational needs; participating in planning efforts related to mechanical infrastructure, equipment lifecycle replacement, energy efficiency, deferred maintenance, and operational reliability;

providing technical recommendations regarding mechanical system operations, maintenance practices, renovation projects, and equipment replacement strategies; serving as a departmental resource regarding mechanical system operations, maintenance standards, and regulatory compliance requirements; participating on campus committees and coordinating with campus departments, contractors, consultants, and regulatory agencies regarding facilities operational matters; overseeing the operation, maintenance, and reliability of campus mechanical systems including HVAC systems, Energy Management Systems, Central Boiler and Chiller Plant equipment, building automation controls, and related mechanical infrastructure;

administering maintenance and operational programs for assigned mechanical systems and facilities to support regulatory compliance, equipment reliability, and campus operational needs; administering service contracts and overseeing contractor and consultant performance related to boilers, chillers, elevators, water treatment systems, emissions source testing, and mechanical control systems; evaluating mechanical system operational issues and determining appropriate corrective actions, maintenance priorities, and operational improvements;

administering departmental operating budgets and monitoring expenditures for labor, materials, equipment, maintenance activities, and contracted services; administering procurement activities, operational purchases, and service agreements in accordance with campus purchasing procedures; implementing operational improvements to support system efficiency, equipment reliability, and service delivery; supervising mechanical shop personnel and overseeing staffing priorities, operational scheduling, and maintenance activities; overseeing union-represented, non-represented, and student employees assigned to mechanical operations and maintenance functions;

directing employee training and workforce development activities related to safety practices, regulatory compliance, and mechanical system operations; conducting performance evaluations and addressing employee performance, attendance, and corrective action matters in accordance with collective bargaining agreements and campus policies; ensuring compliance with workplace safety regulations, department procedures, and campus operational standards; participating in recruitment, workforce planning, and staffing coordination for assigned operational areas;

and may be required to obtain additional training and/or certification as part of professional development, based on department and/or campus needs, to stay current with industry standards.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management,…